Rhubarb and star anise cordial recipe
Be pretty in pink with this elegant rhubarb cordial. A touch of vanilla and star anise add extra flavour along with the sweet pink rhubarb. Dilute with soda water and ice for a sparkling and refreshing summer drink.
See method- Makes 500ml (10 servings)
- 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook, plus cooling
- 112 calories / serving
- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 400g rhubarb, roughly chopped
- 275g caster or granulated sugar
- ½ vanilla pod
- 2 star anise
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 480kJ 112.0kcal
- Fat
- 0g
- Saturates
- 0g
- Salt
- 0.1g
- Sugars
- 30g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 29.5gProtein 0.4gFibre 0.8g
Method
- Put all the ingredients in a pan with 275ml water. Stir over a low heat until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 10 mins or until the rhubarb has softened. Set aside to cool completely.
- Strain through a fine sieve into a jug, letting it drip slowly (don't push the fruit through or the cordial will be cloudy). Pour into a sterilised bottle* and chill for up to 1 month. Serve 1 part cordial to 4 parts soda water over ice with lime slices.
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*To sterilise glass bottles, wash in hot, soapy water and rinse well. Dry in the oven for 15-20 mins at gas 1, 140°C, fan 120°C, until hot and completely dry. Boil metal lids and rubber seals for 10 mins, then leave to dry.
